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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1968
Page
3
Governor Smith in his State of the State address proposed a costly package to fix West Virginia ills including a $90 million School Bond issue, a $60 million public institutions repair plan, a $360 million highway program, and a $5,000 minimum teacher wage funded by new taxes. The plan faces likely cuts in tax proposals as legislators gauge political viability.
Snow and ice isolate Morgantown area as Preston County roads along West Virginia 7 and U S 119 become impassable. State police report slick surfaces on major routes while some secondary roads near Summers School and Fairdhance Road close, then reopen.
Congressman Arch A. Moore Jr. of West Virginia will be the honored guest and principal speaker at Morgantown Jaycee Bosses' Night January 22 at Mont Chateau Lodge. Moore, a gubernatorial candidate, will discuss issues facing Congress and their impact on West Virginia and the nation.
A Preston County one car crash near Gladesville hospitalized 11 people. John Paul Smerka and brother James both in serious condition at University Hospital after a 1959 Ford collision. Others including Franklin Cunningham and John England listed with injuries. Dorothy Loria reported in good condition. Morgantown State Police investigated a head on collision on U S 119.
State Senator William Moreland filed with Circuit Clerk Jean Friend for a seat on the Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee. Four candidates filed yesterday, bringing the county total to 58, including two Democrats and one Republican for constable positions. Mrs. Friend seeks re election to the post she has held since 1962. In Preston County, Republican Robert D Halbritter filed for re election to the House of Delegates.
Anthony Scotcher 33 of 906 W Park St owner of the Cactus Club in Morgantown left his home eight days ago saying he was going to Pennsylvania and has not been seen since His wife Josephine reports he has a frontal growth and headaches she suspects amnesia He drove a light blue 1964 Cadillac and was described as 5 7 tall about 175 pounds The case involves police secrecy and an official investigation into information suppression by state police
Plans are formed to continue the Head Start program in Greene County this summer with Ralph Porter returning as director for the Central Greene County School District. About 100 preschoolers will attend morning sessions at Mt. Morris East Franklin and Spraggs, marking the third year of the program at Mt. Morris.
A WV reporter accompanies a non engineering state bridge inspector on a country trip to inspect aging spans. They note rusted supports and ad hoc reinforcement while questioning safety. The journey includes a suspension bridge over the Ohio River and reflections prompted by the Point Pleasant Silver Bridge collapse.
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